How do microtubules separate chromosomes during anaphase?

a. Microtubules pull chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.
b. Microtubules push chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.
c. Microtubules push and pull chromosomes to separate poles of the cell.
d. Microtubules attach to telomeres and pull chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.
e. Microtubules attach to telomeres and push chromosomes to opposite poles of the cell.


ANSWER: c

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